10:00-10:30

Opening Speeches

Introduction

10:00-10:05

Prof. Murat Ferman

Beykent University Rector

10:05-10:20

Prof. Selahattin Sarı

Dean of Beykent University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

10:20-10:30

10:30-12:00

Session Chair

Prof. Ali Vahit Turhan

Faculty Member, Beykent University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Session Title

Potential Effects of the Belt and Road Initiative (One Belt One Road) on Global and Regional Actors’ Perceptions of Security

1st Session

Assoc. Prof. Volkan Özdemir / Başkent University

Effects of the Belt and Road Initiative on Economic Security in Eurasia

10:35-10:55

Asst. Prof. Mehmet Cem Oğultürk / National Defence University

Effects of the Belt and Road Initiative on U.S. Policy in Central Asia

10:55-11:15

Asst. Prof. Kemal Olçar / Beykent University

Political Interests of the Global and Regional Actors in the South Caucasus Region

11:15-11:35

Q&A

11:35-11:55

12:00-14:00 - Lunch Break

14:00-15:45

Session Chair

Assoc. Prof. Pınar Gedikkaya Bal

Faculty Member, Beykent University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Session Title

Risks and Threats to Countries in the Central Asia and Caucasus Region Due to Endemic Regional Problems and Conflicts

2nd Session

Lect. Bora İyiat / Amasya University

The TurAz Eagle 2020 Exercise; Within the Framework of Security and Public Diplomacy

14:05-14:25

Asst. Prof. Güngör Şahin / National Defence University

Georgia: Threats and Risks; Within the Framework of the Regional Security Complex

14:25-14:45

Lect. Burak Kaplan / Beykent University

Reflection on the Relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan as a result of Turkish Foreign Policy Changes made under Ak Party Rule.

14:45-15:05

Asst. Prof. Atahan Birol Kartal / Beykent University

Water-Related Issues in Central Asia: Water Crisis and Conflict

15:05-15:25

Q&A

15:25-15:45